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#JapanNationalFootballTeam #TakashiMizunuma #KeishiHirahata #MasamiIhara We've invited Masami Ihara, who served as captain of the Japan national football team for many years, as our guest, and we're hearing stories he can only reveal now. Masami Ihara Ihara Masami / Born September 18, 1967. After graduating from Tsukuba University, he joined Nissan (now Yokohama F. Marinos) in the JSL (Japan Soccer League). Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of Japan's leading defenders. He played for the Japan national team for many years, having been first called up while still in university. He appeared in 122 international A matches (5 goals). He participated in the 1998 World Cup in France. In the later years of his playing career, he played for Jubilo Iwata and Urawa Reds. After retiring, he became head coach of Kashiwa Reysol in 2009, and subsequently managed Avispa Fukuoka and Kashiwa. In 2025, he served as coach for Suwon Samsung in the K League. Takashi Mizunuma Born May 28, 1960. From Saitama Prefecture. Experienced national championships at Urawa Minami High School and Hosei University. Won numerous titles with JSL Nissan Motors, building the team's golden age. Played 32 international A matches for the Japanese national team, scoring 7 goals. Played for Yokohama Marinos for three seasons at the start of the J.League. After retirement, served as a coach and manager for Yokohama F. Marinos. Currently active as a commentator. Keiji Hirahata Born August 14, 1968. From Osaka Prefecture. Known as one of the most knowledgeable soccer fans in the entertainment industry, his passionate discussions about soccer are popular, and he appears on many soccer-related programs. He has also authored many books on soccer, including "Keiji Hirahata's J.League 56 Club Pilgrimage 2020: Meeting 56 People Across Japan" (Yoshimoto Books). Video shooting & production: Yosuke Ichikawa Director: Tatsu Ikeda (Sports Force) Web Sportiva: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/